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1

Gathering in Beijing

Arrive in Beijing, check into the hotel and rest. In the afternoon, visit the Beijing Wushu Museum to learn about the development history of Chinese martial arts and knowledge of various schools. In the evening, go to martial arts gyms near Shichahai to watch impromptu practice by folk martial artists and experience the local martial arts atmosphere.

2

Martial Arts Experience in Beijing

In the morning, learn basic Changquan (Long Fist) at a cooperative martial arts gym, mastering introductory moves such as the salute with folded fists, bow stance, and horse stance. In the afternoon, visit the Yonghegong Lama Temple to understand the cultural connection between religion and martial arts. Enjoy local delicacies like Beijing Zhajiangmian (noodles with soybean paste) for dinner.

3

Beijing to Cangzhou

Take a high-speed train to Cangzhou in the morning. In the afternoon, visit the Cangzhou Martial Arts Museum, where the displayed weapons, boxing manuals, and historical materials offer an intuitive understanding of the origins of Baji Quan, Pigua Quan, and other boxing styles. In the evening, watch local elders practicing boxing in the square outside the museum to feel the strong martial arts culture of Cangzhou up close.

4

Kung Fu Training in Cangzhou

Spend the whole day learning at a Cangzhou Baji Quan gym. In the morning, listen to an intangible cultural heritage inheritor explain the “powerful and fierce” characteristics of Baji Quan and practice basic moves. In the afternoon, learn basic routines of Pigua Quan to experience the essence of “continuous chopping and hanging”. In the evening, have home-style dinner with gym students and exchange martial arts learning experiences.

5

Cultural Exploration in Cangzhou

In the morning, visit the Iron Lion Scenic Area and listen to the stories linking Cangzhou martial arts with local historical allusions. In the afternoon, visit distinctive landmarks like the Xian County Zhangzhuang Church to experience the local diverse culture. In the evening, take a high-speed train to Zhengzhou, Henan, preparing to go to Dengfeng the next day.

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6

Zhengzhou to Dengfeng

Take a bus from Zhengzhou to Dengfeng in the morning and check into a Zen-style hotel near the Shaolin Scenic Area. In the afternoon, visit Shaolin Temple on Songshan Mountain, tour the Heavenly King Hall and Mahavira Hall, and watch the Shaolin Kung Fu performance by monks to feel the atmosphere of “Chan and martial arts integration”. In the evening, walk along the trail outside the temple to get familiar with the surroundings.

7-9

Basic Shaolin Training

Every morning, practice morning lessons with Shaolin monks, learning basic skills like horse stance and punch to lay a foundation for Shaolin Kung Fu’s powerful style. In the morning, learn introductory Shaolin staff techniques and understand the coordination between weapons and boxing. In the afternoon, visit the Pagoda Forest and Chuzu’an (First Ancestor’s Hut), listening to monks explain the historical allusion of “Thirteen Monks Rescuing the Tang Emperor”. In the evening, practice simple Chan meditation to calm the mind and body.

10

Exploration Around Dengfeng

In the morning, visit Songyang Academy to experience the integration of Confucian culture and martial arts education. In the afternoon, tour Zhongyue Temple to feel the influence of Taoist culture on Shaolin martial arts. In the evening, watch a special Shaolin Kung Fu performance and enjoy wonderful segments of the “72 Unique Skills”.

11

Dengfeng to Chenjiagou, Wen County

Take a bus to Chenjiagou, the birthplace of Tai Chi Chuan, in the morning. In the afternoon, visit the Tai Chi Museum to learn about the origin and development of Chen-style Tai Chi Chuan. In the evening, practice simple Tai Chi moves with local villagers on the square of Chenjiagou.

12-15

Advanced Chen-style Tai Chi Training

In the first two days, learn basic moves of the old frame routine of Chen-style Tai Chi Chuan from a renowned Tai Chi master, understanding the core principle of “overcoming hardness with softness”. On the third day, visit historical sites like Yang Luchan’s Tai Chi Learning Place and Chen Changxing’s Former Residence to explore the inheritance stories of Tai Chi. On the last day, practice Tai Chi silk reeling energy to master the key techniques of Tai Chi force generation. During this period, enjoy local characteristic vegetarian food and coarse grains for three meals, aligning with the health preservation concept of Tai Chi.

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16

Chenjiagou to Shiyan

Take a high-speed train to Shiyan in the morning, then take a bus to Wudang Mountain Scenic Area in the afternoon and check into a Taoist-style homestay on the mountain. In the evening, listen to a Taoist priest explain the connection between Wudang martial arts and the Taoist concept of “following the way of nature” in the homestay courtyard.

17-19

Systematic Wudang Kung Fu Learning

Every morning, practice Tai Chi breathing exercises on the square of Zixiao Palace to regulate breath. In the morning, learn Tai Chi Chuan from an inheritor of the Wudang Sanfeng School, experiencing the differences from Chen-style Tai Chi and feeling the lightness, agility, and fluidity of Wudang Tai Chi. In the afternoon, learn basic Bagua Zhang (Eight Trigram Palm) to understand the exquisite footwork of internal martial arts. During breaks, visit buildings like Zixiao Palace and Taihe Palace to feel the Taoist atmosphere of Wudang Mountain.

20

Wudang Sword Experience

Spend the whole day learning Wudang swordsmanship. In the morning, understand the characteristics of Wudang swordsmanship as “light, agile, strange, and dangerous” and practice basic moves like holding and thrusting the sword. In the afternoon, learn a simple sword routine and practice it on the mountain trail, feeling the integration of the sword and nature. In the evening, attend a Taoist tea party and listen to the Taoist priest talk about the relationship between martial arts practice and self-cultivation.

21

Wudang Mountain to Xiangyang, Hubei

In the morning, visit Nanyan Palace to admire wonders like the “Dragon Head Incense” and experience the natural scenery and architectural art of Wudang Mountain. In the afternoon, take a bus to Xiangyang, check into a hotel near the ancient city, and in the evening, walk along the Xiangyang Ancient City Wall to feel the origin of the relationship between the Three Kingdoms culture and martial arts.

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22

Xiangyang to Foshan

Take a high-speed train to Foshan, check into a Lingnan-style hotel after arrival. In the afternoon, visit Foshan Ancestral Temple, where the Huang Feihong Memorial Hall and Ip Man Hall comprehensively display the development history of Wing Chun and Hong Quan. Watch martial arts and lion dance performances to feel the combination of southern boxing and folk customs.

23-26

In-depth Southern Boxing Experience

In the first two days, learn Wing Chun at Hongsheng Gym, starting with basic moves like tan sau (palm-up block) and bong sau (wing arm block), understanding the practical skills of “short bridge and inch power”, and also experience basic wooden dummy practice. On the third day, learn basic routines of Hong Quan to experience the powerful and solid style of southern boxing. On the last day, visit a Choy Li Fut boxing gym to understand its characteristics of “both offense and defense”. During this period, intersperse with tasting Foshan snacks like double-skin milk and fish skin.

27

Foshan to Putian, Fujian

Take a high-speed train to Putian. In the afternoon, visit the Putian Southern Shaolin Temple Ruins to explore the historical origin of the five Southern Shaolin boxing styles (Dragon, Tiger, Leopard, Snake, and Crane), and listen to local martial artists talk about the inheritance and hidden transmission stories of Southern Shaolin martial arts. In the evening, check into a nearby homestay.

28

Martial Arts Exploration in Putian

In the morning, learn basic Southern Shaolin boxing from a master at the Southern Shaolin martial arts gym, feeling the differences between southern boxing, northern boxing, and Shaolin boxing. In the afternoon, tour Meizhou Island to relax in the island scenery and experience the balance between martial arts practice and health preservation.

29

Putian to Guangzhou

Take a high-speed train to Guangzhou. In the afternoon, freely explore Shangxiajiu Pedestrian Street to experience Lingnan folk culture. In the evening, visit a Guangzhou food street to taste local delicacies like rice rolls and clay pot rice, rewarding yourself for days of hard martial arts practice.

30

Trip Finale in Guangzhou

In the morning, organize the gains from the trip and buy martial arts-related souvenirs such as mini weapon models and reprinted boxing manuals. In the afternoon, go to the airport or railway station according to the return schedule to end the 30-day Kung Fu travel.